Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3977, William George, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
W
George William Nancy
R 3977
CONTENTS

State of Virginia, Caroline County To wit:
Be it known, that on the 31 st day of December 1847, before me a Justice of the peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Anna Gaterwood who was Anna George of the said County, aged 74 years, who being sworn according to law, upon her oath doth say, that she was the sister of William George deceased, late of the County of Goochland - that she well remembers that the said William George her brother - was in the Revolutionary war, that he served two tours therein, and that the last time he went in said service he remained till the close of the war.
Anna Gaterwood
Sworn and subscribed this first day of January 1848, before me William A. Moncure Justice of the Peace
State of Virginia Caroline County To wit
I, John S. Pendleton Clerk of the Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William A. Moncure is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine -
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 3 rd day of March 1848. -
John S. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court

State of Virginia, Goochland County to wit:
On this 17 th day of January 1848, personally appeared before the County Court of the said County (which Court is a Court of Record) Edmund George, a resident of the County of Fluvanna, aged 57 years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain for himself, and for his brothers and sister, to wit: Reuben George, Ann Johnson, who was Ann George, John George, and James George, the surviving children of Nancy George deceased, the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows," to which his mother, the said Nancy George, was entitled. That the said Nancy George deceased, was the widow of William George, who was a Captain in the Virginia Continental Line, in the War of the Revolution, and to whom in consideration of his services, for three years services as a Captain as aforesaid in the said War, a Military Warrant, No. 1984, for the quantity of 4,000 Acres of land was issued the 28 day of November 1783, as by reference to the War Department may be seen.
He further declares that his mother the said Nancy George, was married to his father the said William George on the 21 day of September in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six, and died his widow, on the 21 day of June in the year eighteen hundred and thirty eight; and that his father the said William George died on the 11 day of September in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven. That his said mother was not married to his father, prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794, vizt. at the time above stated.
Edm d George
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above stated, before the County Court of the said County of Goochland.
In testimony whereof, I, Narcipus W. Miller, clerk of the County Court of Goochland County, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office, this 18 th day of January 1848.
Narcipus Miller, clerk

State of Virginia Goochland County to wit
Be it known that on the 15 th day of January 1848, before me William Southworth a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, and a Justice of the Court of the said County, personally appeared Ann Johnson, who was Ann George, of the said County, and made oath in due form of law, that a Register, purporting to be the Family Register of her father William George, deceased, in which the marriage of her said father with her mother Nancy George deceased, who was Nancy Gaitheright, is stated to have taken place on the 21 st day of September 1786 is in the words and figures following to wit
"William George was married to Nancy Gaitheright the 21 st of September 1786 "Samuel George was born 23 rd of December 1787 "William George was born 17 th March 1789 "Edmund George was born 9 th of April 1791 "Reuben George was born 26 th of September 1795 "Tabitha George was born 4 th of November 1797 "Nancy George was born 23 rd of August 1800 "John George was born 13 th April 1802 "James George was born 21 st of June 1804 "Eliza George was born in February 25 th 1808
That the said Register has been in the family of her father from the first of her Remembrance and that she believes it has been kept in the family from the time it was made. That on the death of her mother, which was on the 21 st day of June 1838, she became possessed of the said Register, which about the 1 st day of November 1847 she gave to her Brother Edmund George, in whose possession it now is. That she believes the said Register to be in the handwriting of her father the said William George with which she was well acquainted and that the said Register is genuine given under my hand This 15 th day of January 1848
Goochland County to wit
Ann Johnson
This day Ann Johnson personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid and made oath to the above as being just and true given under my hand This 15 th day of January 1848
Wm Southworth JP

State of Virginia } ss. Goochland County }
I, Narcipus W. Miller, clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid, certify, that William Southworth is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing certificate purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 18 th day of January in the year 1848.
N. W. Miller, clerk of the Court of Goochland County.

Know all men by these presents, that we William George and William Garthright are held and firmly bound unto Patrick Henry esq r Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of £ 50, current money, to which payment well and truly to be made to our said Governor and his Successors for the uses of the Commonwealth we bind ourselves and our heirs firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this 18 th day of September 1786. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage intended between the above bound William George and Miss Nancy Garthright, daughter of the said us m Garthright of the parish and county of Henrico; If therefore there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same, then this obligation to be void, else to remain of force and virtue.
Signed and sealed } us m George. { Seal } in presence of. } us m Garthright. { Seal } Colaihaire Mathins }
State of Virginia. Henrico County to wit:
J. Loftin N. Elett.
Clerks of the County Court for the said County of Henrico in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true transcript of the Marriage Bonds of William George, taken from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and annex the seal of the said Court this 20 th day of January 1848.
Loftin N. Elett. C.S.C.

September 29, 1937
Hon. J. R. Mitchell Cookeville Tennessee
William George R. 3977 BA-J/AWF am
My dear Mr. Mitchell:
Reference is made to your letter of September 23, in behalf of Miss M. Ada Smith of Winchester, Tennessee, whose letter you enclosed, and in which Miss Smith furnished further information in regard to Jesse, Robert and William George in whom she is interested. She states that they were all of Goochland County, Virginia, Jesse, born April 19, 1756, in that county, Robert, born October 26, 1754, and William who had children- Amelia, Eliza, Martha, Philip P., and John Winston George.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Jesse George or of a Robert George who it is shown ever resided in Goochland County, Virginia.
The record of William George follows as found in pension claim, R. 3977, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. No pension record has been found of any other William George of Goochland County, Virginia.
The date and place of birth of William George was not stated, nor were the names of his parents given.
William George of Goochland County, Virginia, married September 21, 1786, Miss Nancy Garthright, daughter of William Garthright, of the Parish and County

of Henrico, Virginia.
William George died September 11, 1827, and his widow, Nancy George, died June 21, 1838.
Their children were:
Samuel born December 23, 1787 William " March 17, 1789 Edmund " April 9, 1791 Reuben " September 25, 1795 Tabitha " November 4, 1797 Nancy or Ann " August 21, 1800 John " April 13, 1802 James " June 21, 1804 Eliza " February 25, 1808.
The following children survived their mother: Edmund, Reuben, John, and James George, and Ann Johnson.
Edmund George applied for pension January 17, 1848, then a resident of Fluvanna County, Virginia, and stated that his father, William George, was a captain in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War, and served three years.
The claim was not allowed as there was no law under which the children of this officer were entitled to pension.
"Anner" Gatewood, sister of William George of the Revolutionary War, was seventy-four years of age in 1847 and a resident of Caroline County, Virginia.
Miss Smith's letter is returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1883 May 19 W. J. George, that before furnishing the information asked for, he must state the object of the inquiry or use to be made of it
May 26/83 Mrs Virginia C Shipman not entitled to pension or bounty land. 1921 Dec. 28 List to Mrs. J. V. Dean. 1931-May 13 - " " Mrs. Mary R. Panossian awd. 1937. Sept. 29 - list to Hon. J. R. Mitchell for Miss N. Ada
REJECTED
3977
P. O.
Nancy George
Service:
Enlisted: minute and
, 18
Discharged:
, 18
Application filed:
, 18
Alleges:
List of rejected claims printed in 1852 shows cause
Re-enlisted:
of rejection as follows "deed before the passage of the Act."
Attorney:
P. O.
Recognized.
Contract.
Cert. of Dis.
Searched for
, 18

N 13595 Nancy George Do St. L. Mo. V. S. Book April 6-48 Rejected
5977
Oct 7 May 1838

William George and Nancy his wife by their Deed dated 15 th June 1812, and duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Goochland in the State of Virginia, conveyed to George Holleman a tract of land in the said County of Goochland, containing by survey twenty eight and two fifths acres: - to which Deed the Certificate of two Justices of the Peace of the said County of Goochland, certifying the relinquishment of Dower by the said Nancy George wife of the said William George, in the land conveyed by the said Deed, is annexed. —
I, Narcipus W. Miller, Clerk of the Court of the said County of Goochland, in the State of Virginia, (which Court is a Court of record) do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true extract from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 18 th day of January in the year 1848.
Narcipus Miller, clerk of the Court of Goochland County.

29 Pension Office March April 6 th 1848
Sir
admitted W. 6335 OK
I have the honor to inform you that the additional evidence filed by B. & Co. in the case of Nancy Tuggle and widow of Thomas Tuggle is satisfactory to establish their marriage and also her husband's service for 2 years, but before a certificate can issue to her children, the Certificate of the Court of Prince Edward County, showing the particular day of which her husband died as well as that of her own, must be produced. The Court has not certified as to Thomas Tuggle's death, and the Certificate as to that of Mrs. Tuggle states that she died on or about , the 16 th August 1840, which is not a compliance with the requisitions of the Department.
The papers in the case of Nancy Gragg and widow of William Gragg have been examined and her claim rejected.
It appears from the marriage bond

that these parties are  were not married until 1786, after the conclusion of the war. Mrs King's Claim was is not embraced by the act of 4 July 1836 and as her death took place prior to passage of the act act of 7 July 1838, there was no law in force at the time of her  his death under which she had a claim to a pension, and as children have no claim in their own right their appointment has been rejected.
Mr Luffler letter is herewith returned.
Wm. P. Breck Age 6. 42
Dear Mrs Stock House of Reps

No 13595 Nancy George aw wid of William va act 7 July 1838
Murrid 1786 Museum aw 1827 Museum aw 21 st June 1838
January in the year 1848 Nashville, clerk of the Court of Pleasants County.

State of Virginia Goochland County To wit.
Be it known that on the 17 th day of January 1848 before me a justice of the Peace & a justice of the Court for the said County personally appeared Thomas M. Herndon of the said County aged nearly 73 years who being duly sworn according to law, upon his oath doth say, That he has known William George from the year 1790. that they the said William George & Nancy his wife were then considered man & wife lived together as such until the day of his death That they raised a family of children named as follows— William George who died before his mother's death Edmund George Reuben George Tabitha George who also died before her mother's death Nancy George now Nancy Johnson John George James George
That he always understood that Nancy George wife of William George was Nancy Gailwright That they were married as above stated & the children named above were their children Thos. M. Herndon
Sworn and Subscribed before me on the day & year first above named John M. Ford (J.P.)
State of Virginia } Goochland County } ss.
I, Narcipus W. Miller, Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid, certify that John M. Ford is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 18 th day of January, in the year 1848.
Narcipus Miller, Clerk of the Court of Goochland County.

State of Virginia Goochland County To wit
Be it known that on the 18 th day of January 1848 before me a justice of peace & a justice of the court for the said County personally appeared Richard Sampson of the said County aged 74 years who being duly sworn according to law upon his oath doth say that he has known William George from his boyhood that the said William George & Nancy his wife were then considered man and wife & lived together as such until the day of his death and that they raised a family of children named as follows William George who died before his mothers death
Edmond George
Reuben George
Tabatha George who died before her mothers death
Nancy George now Nancy Johnson
John George
James George
That he has an acquaintance always understood that Nancy George wife of William was Nancy Gathwright and that they lived together as above stated and the children named above were their children
Richard Sampson
Goochland County S.C.
This day Richard Sampson personally appeared before me John Williams a justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath to the truth of the above certificate; given under my hand this 18 th day Jany 1848
John Williams J.P.
11

State of Virginia } ss. Goochland County }
I, Narcissus W. Miller, Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid, certify that John M. Trevilian is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 18 th day of January in the year 1848.
Narcissus W. Miller, Clerk of the Court of Goochland County.
Rev. William Smith, D.D.
On behalf of the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, I have the honor to submit the following report on the proceedings of the Conference during the past season.
John M. Trevilian

State of Virginia Goochland County, Towit
Be it known that on the 17 th day of January 1848 before me a justice of the Peace in and for the said county, personally appeared William Price of the said county, aged 65 years, who being duly sworn according to law, upon his oath doth say, that he was the neighbour of William George deceased, late of Goochland county that he knew the said William George was a married man and that his wife was named Nancy and that they raised a family of children named as follows: William George (who died before his mother did), Edmund George,
Reuben George
Tebitha George who died before her mother
Nancy George now Nancy Johnson
John George
James George — a mulatto; name not recollected who also died before her mother
That he knew the said William George was his neighbour for fifty years last past from this date (1848) and that he considered William George & Nancy George man & wife & that the children above named their children —
William Price mark
Sworn and Subscribed this 17 th day of January 1848 before me a justice of the Peace & justice of the Court for said county.
John M. Ford J.P.
State of Virginia } Goochland County } ss
I Narcipus W. Miller, clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid, certify that John M. Ford, is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 18 th day of January in the year 1848.
Narcipus Miller, clerk of the Court of Goochland County

Clay village Shelby Co Ky May 21 st 1882.
Commissioner of Pension.
In compliance to your request wishing to know why I inquired about my grandfather's pension land I will say to you this, in the first place I as a lawfull heir would like to get my portion of the pension which I considered I have a just right to claim, my grandfather Billy George, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, his pension land he never sold. It is somewhere in Ohio with a City or town built upon it, I would like to know what the prospect of getting it will be. Please be kind enough to let me know, by doing so you will very much oblige
Mrs Virginia C. Shipman.
Please give your aid and you will not regret doing so if we succeed in getting the land.

6882 3/4 3977 1/4
POSTAL CARD.
NOTHING BUT THE ADDRESS CAN BE PLACED ON THIS SIDE.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Madam:
In reply to your recent card of 21 st inst. you are informed that the words do not show a land warrant than some in favor of Billy Lanyon
You are also informed that there is no ex- isting law under which you or either of the other heirs could procure either pension or homestead

R 3977 George no Underwood no Pryor
Underwood Howell - Elizabeth 19. 561
Arabi Lincoln Co Ky.
May 15 th 1883
Dear Sir
My Grand father William George was a revolutionary soldier under Genl Washington and was a Capt of the Express I dont know what Brigade or Division he belonged to. He was from Goochland Co Va
My wifes Grand father was from the same county; his name: Samuel Pryor & was a Col; dont know what Regt Brigade or Division he belonged to. Any information regarding the above will be thankfully rec d
My wifes Grand father Frank or Francis Underwood was also from Goochland County Va
Yours Very Resp t
W. J. George

Franklin Rev.  Aug  mp Nov-16/21
Dept. of Interior Gentlemen - Will you please send Pension record of M m George of the Revolutionary War. He was Captain of Militia from Va. - made Captain from Goochland Co. - he recd land grant for part pay for services.

1 st Lieut. 11 th Cav July 1976 Captain Mch 11 1977. retired 14 th Sept. 1978 on acct. of being a prisoner in hands of enemy. Please send war record and names of children & wife.
Mrs J. V. Kleer Franklin 311 S. Home av. Ind

March 30, 1931
Commissioner of the Bureau of Pensions Department of the Interior Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Please give me any information there may be on record in your Department about William George of Goochland Co., Virginia, born Oct. 18, 1760 - died Sept. 11, 1827, who served on Washington's staff in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you, I am
Respectfully yours,
(Mrs.) Mary R. Panossian 1614 17 th St. N.W. Washington, D.C.

J. R. MITCHELL 4TH DIST. TENNESSEE
MEMBER COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
May Bldg - R 1171-57 Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Cookeville, Tennessee
September 23, 1937.
Veterans' Administration Washington, D. C.
Re: "BA-J/MMHF/ILL--Aug. 21, 1937."
Gentlemen:
With further reference to the request of Miss M. Ada Smith, of Winchester, Tennessee, I enclose letter just received from her, in which she gives certain data, which, it is hoped may be of assistance in enabling your department in furnishing the information desired by Miss Smith.
Assuring you I will greatly appreciate your giving her request your usual careful consideration, I am
Very sincerely yours,
J. R. Mitchell
M. C.
JRM:CF 1 mrg

May 13, 1931
Mrs. Mary R. Panossian 1614 - 17th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 3977, that William George of Goochland County, Virginia, married September 21, 1786, Miss Nancy, daughter of William Garthright, of the Parish and County of Henrico, Virginia.
William George died September 11, 1827, and his widow, Nancy, died June 21, 1838.
Their children were:
Samuel born December 23, 1787 William " March 17, 1789 Edmund " April 9, 1791 Reuben " September 25, 1795 Tabitha " November 4, 1797 Nancy or Ann " August 21, 1800 John " April 13, 1802 James " June 21, 1804 Eliza " February 25, 1808.
The following children survived their mother: Edmund, Reuben, John and James George, and Ann Johnson.
Edmund George applied for pension January 17, 1846, at that time a resident of Fluvanna County, Virginia, and stated that his father, William George, was a captain in the Virginia Continental Line in the War of the Revolution, and served three years.

Rev Rec
The claim was not allowed as there was no law under the which would entitle children to pension.
if this officer were entitled
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. War Section Record Division.
V.L.M.
December 28, 1921.
Mrs. J. V. Deer, 311 S. Home Avenue, Franklin, Indiana.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 16" of November and received December 10" you are advised that it appears in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. File No. 3,977 that William George was a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, and married September 21, 1786, Miss Nancy daughter of William Garthright of the Parish and County, of Henrico Virginia. Their children were:
Samuel December 23, 1787. William " March 17, 1789. Edmund " April 9, 1791. Reuben " September 25, 1795. Tabetha " November 4, 1797. Nancy or Ann " August 21, 1800. John " April 13, 1802. James " June 21, 1804. Eliza " February 25, 1808.
Soldier died September 11, 1827, and his widow Nancy died June 21, 1838, and their son Edmund applied for pension for himself and his brothers and sister ( Reuben, Ann Johnson formerly Ann George, John and James, only surviving children ) on an application executed January 17, 1848, while a resident of Fluvanna County, Virginia, and

stated alleged that his father was a Captain in the Virginia Continental Line in the War of the Revolution and served three years, pa but the claim was not allowed as there was no law which would entitle the children to pension.
Very respectfully,
H. M. Vandervort
Acting Commissioner.